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Explore a new career with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), where our people are our greatest natural resource. You can find information specific to BLM at www.blm.gov. The BLM manages more land - 256 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
03/16/2018 to 04/16/2018
$161,900 - $189,600 per year
ES OO
1 vacancy in the following location:
50% or less - Frequent Travel
Yes—Relocation expenses are available.
Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Full-time - Work Schedule is Full Time
OO
Yes
WO-EIT-2018-0012
494213100
The incumbent serves as the Assistant Director, Communications and Public Relations, which is located within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The incumbent is responsible for developing communications strategies targeted to a wide range of audiences including the Administration; Congress; the media; various federal, state, and local government agencies; the public, and BLM employees. The incumbent also develops policies to effectively implement its functional areas. The Directorate provides strategic direction and oversight in the areas of public affairs, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, correspondence, international affairs, and citizen advisory committees. This position is responsible for providing executive level direction and leadership to the successful implementation and accomplishment of the mission and vision of the BLM Director, the Secretary of the Interior and the President. The Assistant Director, Communications and Public Relations is also responsible for the development and planning of strategic communications and outreach that will integrate, streamline and enhance the broad range of communications programs and activities. Through active oversight and program development, the incumbent assures that strategic goals, directions and communications are coordinated and managed to fully support and enhance the public understanding and recognition of the bureau's multiple use mission. The Assistant Director, Communications and Public Relations provides executive leadership to the development, planning, and implementation of the full span of BLM communication strategies, practices and initiatives to assure that the BLM mission is effectively produced and delivered. The incumbent provides programmatic oversight and works in close partnership with senior managers of the bureau including Assistant Directors, State Directors and States Communication Chiefs. The incumbent directs and has full responsibility for the development and implementation of communication policies and procedures for effective and consistent internal communications regarding key issues.
We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of working with executive teams, who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, has a strategic understanding of and experience in human capital management, has successfully managed human resources in a large, geographically dispersed organization, and has attracted and retained a highly skilled and diverse workforce. You must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of an executive. Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment or eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM and been certified by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Technical Qualification and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) listed below. Career Senior Executive Service appointees, those eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or those who have successfully completed a CDP are expected to address only the Technical Qualifications. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. EACH TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND EACH ECQ MUST BE ADDRESSED SEPARATELY. The narrative addressing ECQ’s should follow the format provided in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp OR YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. Narrative statements may not exceed 2 pages for each individual technical and each individual ECQ. IF YOU EXCEED THESE LIMITS YOU MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulations and Departmental policy.
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Senior Executive Service Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year SES probationary period, if one has not previously been completed. Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually.
THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION. In accordance with Executive
Order 12564, and under the Department’s Drug Free Workplace Program: Applicant(s)
tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for
illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject
to random testing for illegal drug use.
Occasional travel may be required.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements. Our determination will be based on your responses to your TQ and/or ECQ and the information stated in your resume. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position.
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The following documents are required and must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern time on the closing date of the announcement to be eligible for consideration:
1. Your Resume – it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete online application package (including resume, questionnaire responses, and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome. You may also check the status of your application by viewing your MY USAJOBs account.
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